The Morris County Park Police
Park Watch Volunteer Program is a program that has been designed to
enhance overall public safety in the Morris County Park System. The department
is encouraging community involvement in an effort to observe and report unlawful
activities in the parks. It is anticipated that the public will develop an
increased sense of awareness and responsibility which will enhance the
level of cooperation and communication between citizens and the Morris
County Park Police. The program will rely on volunteers who give their time to
patrol numerous areas within New Jersey's largest county park system at
approximately 20,000 acres
and 150 trail miles. Patrols can
be accomplished on foot, bicycle or horseback. Participants will then
report any public safety issues to the Morris County Park Police. Park Watch
volunteers should only observe report and NOT take any action to confront or
intervene in any unlawful situations that may be observed. That is the
responsibility of the Morris County Park Police.

Volunteers will be encouraged to observe and
report :

Illegal and suspicious activity

Criminal Mischief

Hazardous conditions

Park Ordinance violations

ATV's
and other off road vehicle activity

Potential applicants must meet the following
criteria:

Must be at least 18 years old and a
resident of Morris county

Complete and submit application, hold
harmless form and agree to basic background check